Critical Reasoning: Paradox Questions
Converting a vehicle from running on petrol to running on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is relatively inexpensive. A vehicle that has been converted in such a way is also friendly to the environment. Nevertheless, only a few people choose to convert their vehicles so that they run on LPG.
All of the following resolve the seeming discrepancy above EXCEPT
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[[snippet]]This answer choice does not resolve the paradox - it emphasizes the paradox, providing yet another advantage of LPG conversion and making it harder to understand why people don't convert their cars.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice resolves the paradox as it presents a drawback of the conversion to LPG. Expensive maintenance explains why only a few people convert their cars.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice resolves the paradox as it presents a limitation of the conversion to LPG which could explain why only a few people convert their cars - some of them simply cannot because their cars are too old or have too large a motor. Remember, we are looking for a statement that does not solve the paradox.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice presents a negative aspect of having an LPG car. Therefore, it further justifies why people are not taking up LPG for their cars. Remember, we are looking for a statement that does not solve the paradox.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice resolves the paradox, but we're looking for a statement which does not. If the LPG cars break down often, then it becomes clear why only a few people are buying them.
